COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

CROP SCIENCE CLUSTER

College, Laguna, Philippines 4031
Tel. No.: (049) 536-5287, 576-3189, 543-9571
E-mail: ca_cropscience@yahoo.com

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

PRODUCTS: SNAP A and SNAP B
: WATER-DISSOLVED FERTILIZERS FOR HYDROPONICS
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE:

SNAP A and SNAP B are fertilizers dissolved in about 85% water

and, therefore, non-flammable, non-explosive and specifically
intended for use in GROWING vegetable in hydroponics.
IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: SNAP A and SNAP B liquid fertilizers used specifically for hydroponics
(soil-less farming).

USE: Water-based liquid fertilizers for hydroponics system of growing plants

INGREDIENTS: (dissolved in about 85 percent distilled water)

SNAP A (In Elemental form)
Nitrogen – 6.10% wt/vol
Calcium - 4.245% wt/vol
Potassium - 3.09% wt/vol
SNAP B (In Elemental form)
Phosphorus – 0.376% wt/vol
Magnesium - 0.494% wt/vol
Iron - 0.151% wt/vol
Microelements Boron, Manganese and Molybdenum in
trace amounts
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION / PROPERTIES:

APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Clear, liquid water suspension concentrate

BOILING POINT: > 100°C
VAPOUR PRESSURE @ 20ºc): Not available
FLASHPOINT: Not applicable
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS (%): Not flammable
SOLUBILITY: Miscible with water in all proportions.
pH: 2.2
REACTIVITY: none

CHEMICAL ENTITY PROPORTION

HEALTH EFFECTS:
May be harmful if ingested in excessive quantities.
May irritate eyes.
Non-toxic, may be an irritant.
May be an irritant.

FIRST AID:
If swallowed, give plenty of water to drink and get medical aid.

Eye: Hold eye(s) open and flush with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical advice.
Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water.

ADVICE TO DOCTOR:
Treat symptomatically.

ENGINEERING STANDARDS:
Keep containers closed when not in use.

PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Avoid personal contact. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. After use and
before eating, drinking, smoking or using the toilet, wash hands
thoroughly with soap and water.

FLAMMABILITY: Not flammable

SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION

STORAGE AND TRANSPORT:

If packed in bottles, individual bottle must be tightly capped and sealed. To
ensure a leak-free transport, bottles of the product must be placed inside a
leak-free PVC plastic bag and placed in a rigid box (cartoons, wood or
polystyrene (styro).

Store in original container. Keep away from animals and humans. Keep out of
direct sunlight. Store below 40ºC. Keep containers closed when not in use.

FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARD:

Not Flammable. Not explosive.
This Material Safety Data Sheet provides ONLY certain basic health and safety
information: (“Information”) about SNAP A and SNAP B Liquid Fertilizers
(“Product”).

CONTACT PERSON:

DR. EUREKA TERESA M. OCAMPO

INSTITUTE OF PLANT BREEDING
CROP SCIENCE CLUSTER, COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES LOS BAÑOS
COLLEGE, LAGUNA
Telefax: 049 536 5287
Telephone: 049 576 3189